Authors Purpose
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What is the author's purpose?
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The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text. It can be to entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to entertain in writing?
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To entertain means to write in a way that is enjoyable and engaging for the reader, often through stories, humor, or interesting characters.
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What does it mean to inform in writing?
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To inform means to provide facts, details, or explanations to help the reader understand a topic or concept.
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What does it mean to persuade in writing?
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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What types of writing are meant to entertain?
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Types of writing meant to entertain include stories, poems, plays, and novels.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What types of writing are meant to inform?
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Types of writing meant to inform include news articles, textbooks, and instructional manuals.
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What types of writing are meant to persuade?
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Types of writing meant to persuade include advertisements, opinion pieces, and persuasive essays.
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